Deputy sheriff-custody demographics and statistics in the US
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Deputy sheriff-custody demographics by:
Deputy sheriff-custody gender statistics
41.9% of deputy sheriff-custodies are women and 58.1% of deputy sheriff-custodies are men.
- Male, 58.1%
- Female, 41.9%
Deputy sheriff-custody gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.1% |
| Female | 41.9% |
Deputy sheriff-custody gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,135
Female income
$47,238
Deputy sheriff-custody gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy sheriff-custody positions over time. Currently, 41.9% of deputy sheriff-custodies are female.
Deputy sheriff-custody gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2011 | 59.72% | 40.28% |
| 2012 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2013 | 60.51% | 39.49% |
| 2014 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| 2015 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2016 | 61.67% | 38.33% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 38.88% |
| 2018 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| 2019 | 57.81% | 42.19% |
| 2020 | 61.43% | 38.57% |
| 2021 | 58.06% | 41.94% |
Deputy sheriff-custody related jobs gender ratio
We compared deputy sheriff-custodies with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Deputy Sheriff-Custody | 58% | 42% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Deputy sheriff-custody demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deputy sheriff-custodies is White, which makes up 60.8% of all deputy sheriff-custodies. Comparatively, 21.8% of deputy sheriff-custodies are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of deputy sheriff-custodies are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Deputy sheriff-custody race
| Deputy sheriff-custody race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Deputy sheriff-custody race and ethnicity over time
See how deputy sheriff-custody racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deputy sheriff-custody race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.62% | 9.22% | 2.21% | 19.27% |
| 2011 | 66.79% | 9.27% | 2.45% | 18.62% |
| 2012 | 66.48% | 9.33% | 2.01% | 18.69% |
| 2013 | 66.98% | 8.70% | 2.16% | 18.82% |
| 2014 | 66.37% | 8.78% | 2.35% | 19.08% |
| 2015 | 65.74% | 9.11% | 2.56% | 19.69% |
| 2016 | 65.60% | 9.23% | 2.22% | 20.05% |
| 2017 | 65.18% | 9.29% | 2.25% | 19.98% |
| 2018 | 64.30% | 8.57% | 2.75% | 20.93% |
| 2019 | 65.71% | 8.13% | 2.55% | 20.49% |
| 2020 | 62.68% | 9.37% | 2.78% | 20.45% |
| 2021 | 60.79% | 8.93% | 2.90% | 21.82% |
Deputy sheriff-custody wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deputy sheriff-custodies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deputy sheriff-custodies have the lowest average salary at $47,887.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,766 |
| White | $50,552 |
| Black or African American | $47,887 |
| Asian | $54,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,734 |
Average deputy sheriff-custody age
See how the average age of deputy sheriff-custodies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deputy sheriff-custody age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Deputy sheriff-custody age breakdown
The average age of deputy sheriff-custodies is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the deputy sheriff-custody population.
Deputy sheriff-custody age breakdown
| Deputy Sheriff-Custody Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Deputy sheriff-custody educational attainment
The most common degree for deputy sheriff-custodies is bachelor's degree, with 38% of deputy sheriff-custodies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Deputy sheriff-custodies by degree level
| Deputy sheriff-custody degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Deputy sheriff-custody wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deputy sheriff-custodies with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,017 annually. With a Doctorate degree, deputy sheriff-custodies earn a median annual income of $57,609 compared to $54,736 for deputy sheriff-custodies with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,017 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,736 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,609 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,031 |
Deputy sheriff-custody employment statistics
Company size where deputy sheriff-custodies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deputy sheriff-custodies work.
Deputy sheriff-custody jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Deputy sheriff-custody turnover and employment statistics
Deputy sheriff-custody unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deputy sheriff-custodies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deputy sheriff-custody unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deputy sheriff-custody unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average deputy sheriff-custody tenure
The average deputy sheriff-custody stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 deputy sheriff-custodies resumes in Zippia's database.
Deputy sheriff-custody tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Deputy sheriff-custody LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deputy sheriff-custodies that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | 2,515 |
| Deputy Sheriff-Custody | 7.15% | - |
| Secret Service Agent | 8.65% | 31,549 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar deputy sheriff-custody jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Corporal | 5.55% | 2,515 |
| Secret Service Agent | 8.65% | 31,549 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by deputy sheriff-custodies
- Spanish, 100.0%
Deputy sheriff-custody languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |